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Claim Text: Amazon deforestation in Brazil rose 60 percent under Jair Bolsonaro.
Simplified Text: Under President Jair Bolsonaro's administration, Amazon deforestation in Brazil increased by 60 percent.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "Jair Bolsonaro", "location": "Brazil", "statistic": "60% increase" }
Subject Tags: Politics Environment Brazil
UUID: 45701266-b2ec-4780-a623-5fadf54c48ed
Vector Index: ✗ No vector
Created: September 24, 2026 at 10:49 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 24, 2026 at 10:49 PM (3 weeks ago)

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